Troubleshooting charts

Printer problems

Problem

Action

 

 

The printer

does not Make sure

that:

 

work.

Ÿ The parallel port

is enabled.

 

 

1. Save

your work

and quit any program you are using.

2.Shutdown and restart your computer.

3.While the ThinkPad logo is being displayed, wait for the BIOS Utility prompt to appear, thenF1.press

4. SelectOnboard

Devices Configuration

 

and

pressEnter .

5. Verify

ifParallelthePort

is

enabled.

 

 

6. Save the

changes

and

exit

the BIOS

Utility.

Ÿ The printer

is turned on

and

ready

to

print.

ŸThe printer signal cable is connected to the correct connector of your com- puter.

If these items are correct and the printer still does not work, run the tes described in the printer manual. If the tests show that the printer is OK, computer serviced.

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i Series 1300, i Series 1200 specifications

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